‘In seconds you can be fighting for your life.’ How routine calls can quickly turn dangerous for police
Deputy Mark Stasyuk, 27, died last week responding to a seemingly routine call at a Rancho Cordova auto parts store that quickly escalated to an “extensive firefight.” Officers in Rancho Cordova respond to an average of 115 service calls per day, and they can turn dangerous in a moment’s notice – which means they must remain vigilant, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department officials say.
